Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1887-02-24
Reeves is about again.

was in town Wednesday.
"A press of matter crowds out several
communications this week.
Major Quinn has been in town this
: week looking after war claims.
Il. G. Peoples has been under the
weather for a few days past.
Mrs. ]. M. Hall is visiting Mrs. Prof.
Hastings, Of Maryville Institute.
Mrs. John Fain has returned from
visiting friends in Greene county.
The roads are said to be in worse
condition than ever before known.
u. r. and Mrs. Lizzie Russell return.
cd from New York Wednesday morning.
Mrs. Mary Allison, of this place,
mother of Mr.. John Allison Of Nashville,
is reported on the sick list.
Frank May, Of Brock, Ncb., brotner
of u townsman, r. M. May, is visiting
at his old home in this county.
Miss Sallie Brown, one of Bristol's
charming daughters Is visiting the family
Of DR.. E. Murray, on Cherokee.
Joe Mahoney fell Saturday night last
and injured his leg somewhat. He was
able to get about again Monday with the
aid of a crutch.
Miss Middia B. Hall, who has been
attending school at La Grange, Ga, for
several months past, has returned home,
on account of i'll health.
We learn that Mr.. Thomas Pritchett
has received somc fine imported fowls,
and intends to distribute them among his
friends in this vicinity with the design Of
improving the breeds.
"A well informed gentleman said to us
the other day that it was only a question
of time, and not a very long time either,
when the population Of johnson City
would number $1,000 souls.
-R. M. May writes that he Is buying
the largest stock of Dry Goods, Notions,
etc., that has ever been brought to this
market, and that he never bought goods
so cheap in his life. Look out for some
Big Bargains when he gets back.
Millions ,of yards Of bunting were
swung TO fheSbreeze Tuesday, tho 155th
anniversary Of the birth Of ''the Father
of our country" The "stars and stripes"
were only sparingly displayed in Jones'
boro.
FEBRUARY & Archer have been bcauti
fying-not themselves, but their store.
1t is wonderful what q fine effect white
lead and elbow grease have when judi
ciously used. Look in on them and you
will believe US.
Hon. Newton Hacker has severed his
connection with the Jonesboro Banking
and Trust Co. Judge Hacker is largely
interested in the Grecneville Bank and is
now devoting his attention mainly to the
business Of that institution.
There can be no doubt that East
Tennessee is forging ahead. Even old
Father Time begins to lag in some sec
tons. The editors of some of our ex.
changes announced Thursday last as st.
Patrick's Day-exactly q month earlier
than usual. If that isn't getting ahead,
then we don't know what to call it.
The shooting match for shares in tho
black bear began on Saturday last, bu'
was not co ncludcd until Monday follow
Ing. 1t was decided that w. X. Brockes
of Unicoi, was entitled to the first choice
@. w. Smith, second choice; W. X,
Brockes, third choice; George Walker
fourth choice, and ALI. Head, fifth choice
The funeral of w. @. Slemons wa.
held at the First Presbyterian church this
Thursday morning at $3.50 o'clock.
Rev. G. A. Duncan, conducted the serv
ices, assisted by Rev's Allison and Bar
nett. Interment took place in the GEM
etcry on Rocky Hill. J. w. Deaderick
A. G.. Mason, d. G. Aiken, 3. Arm
strong, J. II. Broyles, and d. j. Gibson
were honorary pail bearers.
An Indian gave a free lecture at the
court house Wednesday afternoon. A
fair-sized audience was present. The
lecture was on what the government ha'
done and can and ought to do towards
educating the Indians. The lecturer
manner was plain and direct and at time
eloquent, and it was pronounced a treat b,
many who heard him. We understand
that he will lecture again tonight, whel
q small admission fee will be charged.
ID. L. Earnest, a teacher we'll know
In this section, and for some time located
at Fullen's, but now at fernando, Miss.
writes to the Greeneville, Democrat;
/ am very much pleased with my posi-
ton and like my work betterall the time
In addition TO my regular duties, / hav
to conduct two teachers institutes eacl
month, q duty which gives me no littl
labor. Teachers are forced to attend tn
institutes or forfeit one days salary
feature that could be well adopted a
home.
For Sale.
Having decided to go out Of the good
trade, / will offer my stock and fixture
for sale. Can give two years lease O